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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-10-07
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE.
William F. Lewis, Plaintiff,
against

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
= Earth.--sS District Court, Sixth Judicial
District.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth, In Probate Court, Special Term.
In the matter Of the estate of Charles e. Buzz
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Report OF the Mississippi River Commits.
sion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-The annual re-
port oftho Mississippi River Commission
was received by the Acting Secretary OF
War to-day. II gives a detailed account of
the surveys. examinations and improve
ments made during the past year. The
expenditures during tho year OH account
of improvements were SOY ,O2l, and the
available balance on hand July l, 1887, for
prosecuting the work, is stated at l,4O2,-
937.
This is exclusive of the money available
for expenses of the commission, surveys,
etc: The report discusses at length the res
trictions of the last rivers and harbors bill
in regard to the use of bank projections and
an argument is made in favor of their
modification or repeal. The work on Plum
Point and Lake Providence was confined to
repairs and extension of previous work.
In reference to the plans of the commits
sion during the next year, the report says
that the Hopeield revetment will be re-
paired and extended, and the Memphis re-
! ventment will be completed. AT Green
vile, Nicllsburg, New Orleans and at the
! head of the Atchafalaya the work will be
carried on rs far as practicable.
The report says further that all funds re-.
naming available oyer and above what is
required for current repairs and for the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-12-24

In the Senate Edmunds heads the list for
dignity, while Eustis wins the admiration
of all by his effabiiity. Butler OF s. c., is
highly esteemed, as in Cockrell, of Mo-,
the great worker. Farewell presents the
appearance of one who has taken the
Senate in charge. and at present he and
Sherman never speak as they pass by.
Much is expected Of Senator Pasco, who
takes the place of tho unfortunate Jones,
and he will meet every expectation, being
one of tho ablest men in the State OF Flo
rida. He makes friends with all with
whom he comes in contact.
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no" the NIt0t T CSllSNl S11C" SHAe
versal.
Christmas is coming; the brightest day
OF the year for children, and tho glorious
festival for old and young. The streets are
thronged and stores crowded, and all the
world seems to be making preparations for
the celebration OF the nativity OF Christ.
Though celebrations In honor OF the ma
tivity began in the second century there
was no uniformity as to the day of obser-
vance among the early churches until
many years later when the festival was
fixed on December 25. It is, however, al
most certain that December o5.
CANNOT BE THE ANNIVERSARY
Of the nativity, for it Is then the height of
the rainy season in Judea, and shepherds
could hardly be watching their f1ocks Ivy
night on the plains.
Probably tho principal reason for fixing
this date is that almost all heather nations
regarded the winter solstics as most inn
portant period OF the year, and as the be-
ginning of renewed life and activity Of
of the powers of nature and of the gods.
Many of the beliefs and usages of the
Romans passed over to Christianity. At
the winter solstice tho Germans held their
Yule feast in enumeration of the returns OF
the fiery sunwheel, and believe that during
the twelve nights reaching from December
Is to January 6, they could trace the per-
sonal influence and interferences OH earth
of their great dieties, Odin and Bnchta.
The Church substituted for this heather
festival season the celebration of the birth
Of Christ and by dramas descriptive Of the
nativity, Christmas carols and a magnif
ceat liturgy made the day attractive to the
heathen as we'll as to the Christian. Christ
mas tress, reciprocal presents and social
gatherings were later features of the festi-
val.
Now, the day is q festival all over Chris
tendon, among unbelieyers as we'll as
among Christians. It il q day of feasting,
family reunion and gladness, and every
whore the effort il made to Danish care
from tho hearthstone, for that day at least.
In this material age there is tendency
to do away with festivals and celebrations;
but we can not spare Christmas from the
calender. The Item is sure that The coming
season will DO celebrated more royalty than
ever.-CIty Item.
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West NOnr0e Dots.


Mr.. NJ. J. Duty, now a resident OF Trenton,
will soon become a citizen of this growing
town. He will occupy the Milling resi-
dence.
Mr.. w. NJ. Ethridge's new residence is
nearing completion and will be occupied In
a few days. It is an ornament to the
southern part Of town.
This town, and in fact, this ward, is
aim ost solid against the ring. They will
he heard from on the 2sth.
Mai. J. II. Flournoy has made an addi-
ton to his store-houso in tho way ofa
comfortable bedroom.
Capt. J. T.. Morris and family will move
back to their Trenton home on the first OF
January.
We have it from good authority that
Capt. e. Il. Cryer, Ouachita's steamboat
veteran, will soon have new boat to run
in connection with the Stein.
Capt. Davenport of Morehouse was in
town last Sunday.
Capt. w. T. Cakes family will move to
Arcadia next month.
The D. Stein discharged some two hundred
bales cotton here last Saturday which
went forward by rail. She landed Thurs
day morning with another big load-6ls
bales.
Capt. L. d. McLain says that he wants
the photograph of every man that votes at
the white primaries in the2sth inst to hang
up in his office. In reply we merely wish
TO mention, that should he succeed in get
ting them Le will have the photograph of
nearly eyery white man in West Monroe
and two thirds Of those in the ward. Gen.
tlemen, present the. Captain with your
photos.
The Commercial Saloon 2S De Siard
Street, besides being the prettiest and
reatest in the town, is headquarters for the
finest Of all kinds OF liquors.
Jan. 10 KLINE & HAND.
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Prescriptions,

Prescriptions.
Any physicians prescription carefully
and accurately prepared, at any hour of the
day or night. Polite clerks always i'll at
tendance
AT CALDERwooD & Co.'s.
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A Decision Of Interest to Building Asso
Citations.

Citations.
Special TO tho Times Democrat.
NsHvfLLE, Dec. 20.--A suit OF great im-
portance to building associations has been
decided by tho Supreme Court. G. Boyd
brought suit against the Rock City Build
ing and Saving Association to recover
money alleged to have been paid as usori-
Gus interest to the defendants in chancery.,
The court gave Judgment for the plaintiff,
but the decree was reversed by the STU
preme Court. Tho court holds that the diff
ferences between the par value of tho share
advanced and the amount actually receiv-
ed by the borrower is not interest.
Notice to the Stockholders OF the Ouach-
tia National Bank. Of Monroe, Dec. 10,
lsS7.-rhe annual meeting for the Election of
Directors will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10,
lSss, between 10 a. IN. and p. M, at the
banking house.
r. +. MILISAps, Cashier.
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For Sale.

A good double buggy with top and har
ness, price $50 CO.. Apply to
DIR. MAssINaILL, Monroe, La.
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Society and Personal.

MIR. G. Il. Murphy spent last Sunday in
Monroe, returning to New Orleans, via
franklin parish, Monday.
Ex-Gov. John McEnery spent the past
week with friends in Monroe and Island
DeSiard. This is his first visit to his old
home in several years. The only change
observable in his personal appearance is
that father time has somewhat frosted his
hirsute adornment.
Mr.. Sam. c. Morgan of Dallas, 1ex2s,
cotton buyer, has located in Monroe for the
remainder of the season. We extend him
a cordial welcome.
The editor of the TELEGRAPH has had
the pleasure of forming the acquaintance
of Mr.Win L. King Of Waxahatchie, Texas,
who has located in Monroe in the cotton
business. We commend Mr.. King to our
friends and the trade as clever gentleman
and u reliable business man.
Hon. J. S. Boatner departed for New Or
leans yesterday.
Hon. NJ. j. Liddell returned from Wash
ington City last Saturday. Tho Judge is
booked for a Territorial appointment udge-
ship) and has the solid endorsement of the
Louisiana delegation. President Cleveland
could not bestow his confidence and favors
upon better man or q truer Democrat.
Judge Liddel also fills the bill for capacity
aud fitness.
Mrs. J. D. Young of Gadsden, Ala, ar
rived on yesterday evenings train and will
spend the holidays with Mrs. c. n. Trous-
dale.
Robert f. Crownricll arrived i'll the city
vesferfiav and will spend the HOLIDAYS
here with friends and relatives.
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DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Fl. fla,
ID issued by the Honorable 9th District
Court in and for the parish Of Richland
and to me directed in the above entitled
and numbered suit, have seized and taken
into my possession, and will sell at public
auction, between legal hours of sale, to the
last and highest bidder, at the door of the
Court house, in the city of Monroe, La. on
Saturday, 7th day of January, 1888,
the following described property, to-wit:
Lots Nos. 2 and in Harris addition to
Monroe. La, in Square No. II, fronting
1873 S5-l00 feet on 7th street and $50 feet on
Calypso street, together with all tho inn
provements thereon,a and known as the Sorg
property.
Seized as tho property of defendants
and will be sold to satisfy said writ and
costs. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit
of appraisement.
J. Z. MCGUIRE, Sheriff.
Saturday, Dec. 3, S7.-Printers fec, SlO.50.
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Weather and River News.

The guage on the pier of the railroad
bridge registered % feet yesterday evening.
Tho cold weather signal was put out
Wednesday evening, and Thursday MORN
ing sleet and snow were falling. 1t was
not Irregular SNOW Storm but the thin
white garb of sloet and snow combined
gave things Christmas-like appearance.
The officers of the D. Stein who arrived
in port Thursday reported having passed
the Josie w. tied up at the mouth of the
Bartholomew in a badlydamaged condition.
The Blanks Cornwell passed down Friday
night with Il heavy load.
Tho old reliable Johr II. Hanna departed
for Ouac!lita Thursday.
Scharf & Berbeimcr's boat. Dakota, is
duo up.
AS we print this paper snow is falling
heavily here
We are tho sole agents for the Cream OF
Anderson and Thoroughbred les, the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-12-24
Saturday, It'll day Of january, 1885
sIiERlFF,S SALE.

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH
OF HIGHLAND, TWENTY ENTH
DISTRICT COURT.
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Patent Logger Heads,
Trace Chains,
Piow Lines, ut VIM. Harris Saddlery and
Harness Emporium, at lowest prices.
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ADV ERTIsEMENIs
will be inserted at one dollar per square
Zone inch Of space or less) TOR the iirst and
tifty cents for each subsequent insertion.
for any period of time under ono month.
For longer periods special rates will he
made. $50
Editorial business notices will be made,
free of charge, Of all advertisements ordered
in the paper; for other editorial notices. a
charge of 25 cents per line will be made for
the first and Is cents per line for each sub
sequent insertion. This rule will not be
deviated from in any instance.
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We are tho sole agents for the Cream of
Anderson and Thoroughbred WHISTLES, the
finest in tho market. Try them.
JAM 10 KLINE Il HAND.
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w. G. SHEPPARD VS.. T. j. NAUGHTOc
No. 1866.
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CHRISTMAS.

How the Great Festival Grew Uni-
vcrsal.
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J. l.. HARRIS & CO., VERSUS. MRS. S.
NICHOLS AND HUSBAND.-No. 81
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SuERIFF'S SALE.

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH
OF OUACHITA, FIFTH DISTRICT
COURT, r.
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Caldwell Watchman: We extend our
deepest symdathy 10 Judge and Mrs. r.
d. Bridger in the loss of their little girl,
Luda Floyd, aged about five years, which
sad event occurred at their home two miles
from town, on Monday evening, the 18th
inst,
The cause which led to the untimely tax
ing away of this little one was a burn re-
ceived in the morning abont nine hours
prior to its death, and the occurrence seems
to have been purely providentia1, 1t seems
that several of the children were at play,
and had went INTO cabin, situated in one
corner of the yard, and by some means the
clothing of this little one took fire from
some Goals upon the hearth, and before
Mrs, Bridger, who was in the house at the
time, could reach it, its clothing We're all
ablaze and the injuries it received proved
fatal in a few short hours.
The Judge was in Winnfieid at the time
holding court, and was sent for immediate
ly, but did not reach home until late Tues
day evening.
Little Duby, as she was called, was al
exceptionally bright, amiable and pretty
child, aud her death, though young as she
was, will bring many pangs of sorrow t.
the hearts of hor fond parents, brothers ant
sisters, that God alone can heal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17

NORTH BOUND.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
THE PANHANLE ROUTE.

WORK ON THE EXTENSION-WHAT THE
ROAD IS DOING FOR THE COUNTRY.
QUANAH, TEX, May 15.-Work on the
Fort Worth and Denver extension has
been retarded somewhat by the heavy
rams, which have been regular nocturnal
occurrences for nearly a week, all along
the line from this point west as far as
any work is being done. A few small
Washouts are reported as the result, but
no damage of any consequence,
and the work will go on with
renewed energy as soon as the
rains are over, as the much needed
soaking which the ground has received.Will
greatly facilitate the work on the grade,
and the filling up of the ponds and water
holes will now supply an abundance OF
stock water, which IN places on the works
was hitherto difficult TO obtain.
Colonel Frost arrived here yesterday
with the pay train, and the hearts OF the
employees were made glad by distrlou-
ton of cash.
1t has been proved beyond any doubt
by former experiments and the appear
ance of crops this year, that much Of the
land in this section tributary to the Fort
Worth and Denver Road is extremely
fertile and otherwise strongly adapted TO
agricultural purposes. And now what is
needed for the mutual benefit OF all con-
cerned, is an increased immigration OF
the "man with the hoe" and this, thanks
to Major John Adamson, immigration
agent of the Fort Worth
and Denver Road, who is ROW located
here, and few more co-workers, equally
as energetic, will soon be accomplished,
as true descriptions of this country and
it's advantages are being put into the
hands of people all over the world, in the
shape of pamphlets, newspapers and
other printed matter. Let them come,
the country needs them, and there are
many who are in need Of their share OF
the advantages which the country offers.
The Fort Worth and Denver bOoms.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
AUSTIN.
Inspecting the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
dent Cooper Sending Out Circulars.
CnanJqI m +ha Gazette

Inspecting the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
dent Cooper Sending Out Circulars.
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX May l6.-GOvernor Ross
Yesterday received a letter from J. S.
Grinniar, president of the board of man
ayers at Terrell, giving an account of the
burning of the COW sheds and buildings
of the Terrell Lunatic Asylum. The loss
is estimated at $2500.
This afternoon Governor Ross and
Messrs. Crow, Dibrell and Tips of the
penitentiary board Left for Huntsville and
Rusk to inspect the penItentiarles.
To-day Governor Ross acted on the
petition of NJ. 3. Moore OF Travis county
to relieve Moore of the penalty of $3.50
fine and three months Imprisonment for
aggravated assault. The assault was
of the meanest and worst sort,
but the petition was signed by most OF
the leading politicians in the county, in
Guiding ex-Congressman Hancock, Comp
troller Mccall, Postmaster johnson and
others. The Governor RENTED 5000 Of
the fine and the imprisonment.
State Superintendent Cooper to-day
sent out circular notes addressed to
trustees and giving instructions. In sec
ton the Superintendent says: 1t is the
right and duty of each board of trustees
to prescribe the textbooks which shall
be used in the district or community IN
der their control. This duty requires
much care. When books have been
adopted they should not be changed
without strong and evident reasons for q
change. The trustees have the right to
exclude from the schools all books not
prescribed for use in the schools.
Circular No. was also issued contain
ing regulations for the admission OF
students to the Sam Houston Normal
Institute.
John Edgar, tax collector of Pecos, and
J. 81. Fox of Refugio counties made thei1
annual settlement with the Comptroller
to-day.
The Treasury received $4,000 to-day,
principally revenue.
By advice of the Attorney General
the Comptroller to-day returned S1O,'
900 of Knox county jail bonds
to have a clerical error as to date cor
rected.
Some person who signs himself Mer-
chant writes from Dallas to the Governor
enclosing q portion of the recent United
States Supreme court decision on the
drummers license question, and impu'
IDENTIFY asks, why do you tax your own
people and let outsiders go free?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
The Duluth Railroad Sold.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 16.-The
stocks and bonds of the Duluth and Iron
Range Railroad Company, together with
title to 20, 900 acres of land in Minnesota,
will be turned over on June to a syndi-
cate composed of General 81. H. Porter of
the Pullman Palace Car Company, ]. C..
Morse of the Union Steel Company of
Chicago, Marshall Field of Chicago; DO.
Mills of New York, J. A. Rockefeller of
the Standard Oil Company, and others.
The securities, which includes 100000
of capital stock, and $1,750,000 of mort
gage bonds and deeds to iron ore de-
posts near Vermillion lake, are now
being deposited with the Fidelity Trust
Company when the final transfer will be
made. In return for this Mr.. Charlege
Tower is to sell the property and will re-
ceive from the syndicate certified checks
on banks and other financial institutions
to the amount of $4,000, 900, making this
the largest transaction in the way Of 8
cash sale that has ever taken place in this
CITY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
TEXAS AND PACIFIC.

EAST BOUND.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17

been making strong efforts to secure fast
mail facilities to the north and east, and
their untiring efforts have been crowned
with success, and beginning tomorrow
through passenger trains will be placed
on the Texas and Pacific and Iron Noun
tain Railroads between Sherman and st.
Louis, making the entire distance with
out change with the following schedule
Leave Sherman at 6 10 8. m, arrive at
st. Louis at 80 a. m. Leave St. Louis
at 10 p. n, arrive at Sherman at 10:15 p.
m. The distance between Sherman and
St. Louis is GAO miles, which makes the
running time about thirty miles per hour,
including stops.-fSherman Democrat.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
HiIlsboro Roads,

Special to the Gazette.
HILLsBoRo, TEX, May 16.-In addition
to the new road to Dallas and the ST..
Louis, Texas and Arkansas Railroad to
Corsicana, which the city OF Hillsboro
has Just secured, she scored another vic
tory to-day in having made up g COM
pany here with q capital of $4,000,
which is now paid in, for the purpose OF
erecting a compress, and to-day went
into writings with Messrs. George Tay-
lor & Co., to erect one of their fine 90
inch lever congresses. They will have
the same in active operation here by Au-
gust 10. At the organization to-day the
directors were chosen for the year, viz
MessTs. Taylor, Files, Strand, Broken
ton, Cherry, Morris and Rosenbaum.
This, with the other enterprises named,
have instilled new life and vim into our
town, and we are in fair way for big
boom.
The surveyors on the second survey
from Corsicana, are expected to run into
Hillsboro by tomorrow. They say there
will be one more line run from Corsicana
to HillsbOrO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
In Wubarger County.

Special to the Gazette.
QUANAH, Tex, May l6.-Reports from
all over this portion of the state show
that wherever farming is being done there
never was better prospects in any coun-
try at this season of the year for good
crops. The wheat, which in some local.
ties before the rains began was supposed
to be nearly ruined by the prolonged
drouth that it had WithstoOd,
has undergone great change
for the better during the past few weeks,
and will yield an abundant harvest if
nothing preventing occurs between this
time and that. Oats, corn and other
crops planted this spring could not pos
sibIy look better, and farmers are highly
elated over their glorious prospects.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
The Canada Southern.

NEW YORK, May l6.-An official of the
Canada Southern Railroad states that ne
gotiations between the Canada Southern
and Canada Pacific Railway are nearly
completed. The Canadian Pacific will
use the Canadian Southern as a link from
St. Thomas, Ont, to Toledo, Ohio, where
connection will be made with the Wabash
Railroad, which has already agreed to the
arrangement with the Canadian Pacific.
This connection will restore the south
western business to the Canada Southern,
which it relinquished when it joined with
the Michigan Southern.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-17
SpeciaI Rates.

CHICAGO, ILL, May 16'-Western rail-
way officials are in turmoil over the
special rates demanded by the manu-
featuring centres along the Mississippi
river and in Iowa. These interests
have been built up through a series
of years by special rates, and are
badly hurt by the tariffs established after
the passage of the Interstate law. 1t is
understood that the western roads have
informally decided not to abandon these
interests but to put in a special commo-
dity on iron, steel and manufactured arti-
cles to river cities, land extend the same to
interior Iowa centeTs. a meeting will be
held tomorrow and indications are that
the fifth class tariff rate, which embraces
manufactured articles, will be reduced to
meet the views Of complaining manufac-
turerS,